2 Chronicles 8:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 8:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 8:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 8:5 — KJV
“Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;”
— 2 Chronicles 8:5 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 8:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 8:5
“All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:5: fenced, cities, walls
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:5: built, cities, walls
“The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars: The son...: or, Bengeber”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:5: also, cities, walls
“(And his daughter was Sherah, who built Bethhoron the nether, and the upper, and Uzzensherah.)”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:5: built, bethhoron, upper
“And Bethnimrah, and Bethharan, fenced cities: and folds for sheep. Bethnimrah: also called, Nimrah”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:5: also, fenced, cities
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